The Slackers, Soul Merchants, Distance No Object April 16, 2011

8:00pm - 21+ - $12
The Slackers
The Slackers are a classic American band that is equal parts grit and grace. Their slow rise against the odds is a story in perseverance and a belief in their musical vision, what Vic likes to call, "Jamaican Rock N Roll." While they have been influenced, and even personally taught by Jamaican ska/reggae originators, like the Skatalites and the Upsetters (Original backing band for the Wailers), the band sees its music as an extension of the traditions of the United States. This band is equally appreciative of old blues, country, 60s soul, rock, and Rnb as it is of reggae, rocksteady, dub, and Ska. It is as if the Rolling Stones or the Yardbirds had grown up on Bob Marley as well as Muddy Waters.
Mp3s: http://www.myspace.com/theslackers

Soul Merchants
The Soul Merchants are a mighty 8 piece band hailing from the basements of Central Connecticut. Their sound combines a love of reggae and rocksteady niceness with the respect and nod toward the infectious classic Soul sounds of the 1960's.
Mp3s: http://www.myspace.com/thesoulmerchants

Distance, No Object
Distance No Object is a ska band from Manchester CT. Formed in 2010 with the intention of playing original songs in the styles of 1st and second wave ska, reggae, rocksteady, and dub. DNO has taken influence from bands such as the Toasters, Damien Marley, The Slackers, Buju Banton, Mad Caddies, The Specials, The Police, Bad Manners and countless others, in order to create its own distinct sound and style. Ex-Flip Ya For Real.
Mp3s: http://www.myspace.com/DNOska

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